God is a Redeemer! – Ki Teitzei – August 29

When I first came to Israel I heard about the option for new immigrants to spend a half of a year in a kibbutz program to learn Hebrew and learn about the kibbutz life.  This greatly intrigued me and as I investigated this option I learned that of the approximately 270 kibbutzim in Israel there […]

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Prophet, Priest, King, & Servant – Shoftim – Aug. 22

Over the course of the past several years I’ve lived in two foreign cities, Jerusalem & Istanbul, for an extended period of time.  Both Jerusalem and Istanbul are popular tourist attractions and I have had the opportunity to entertain various people from around the world, friends and friends of friends, while living in these two cities. […]

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Is Jerusalem Still the City of God? – Re’eh – August 15

In the business world, the phrase “Location is Everything!” has become a foundational principle of good business practice, especially regarding real estate.  It has always been the goal of business owners to open businesses in key locations in order to maximize potential customers.  In today’s virtual reality, however, Amazon and other internet-based businesses have proven […]

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Shema Israel – Ekev – August 8

This week’s Torah Portion is called “עקב” pronounced “ekev” and can mean; “because of,” “as a consequence of,” or “following after.”  The word “עקב” – “ekev” also means “heel” and is the same root of the name “Jacob” or in Hebrew “יעקב” – “Yakov.”  Jacob got his name because he came out of the womb […]

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